No, the Earth didn't spin off its axis with us away from the blog for a few days, but nonetheless, we return with a vengeance! For the Thanksgiving day and ensuing quasi-weekend, the wife and I traveled south to San Simeon, to take in the beach, marine life in the tidepools, and visit the famed Hearst Castle.After our trip, we drove north along the California coastline, via the scenic Highway 1, and took in some spectacular views, with rolling hills on our right, and expansive ocean and white-crested waves on our left. More snippets of that trip in the next few days, including photos, to be sure.